Getting Started

Narrative Agents

Introduction

Narrative Agents in Subtxt offer a push-button experience for those who want the entire story creation process handled automatically. Perfect for writers looking to streamline their workflow, these AI-powered agents can take your basic story idea and transform it into a fully fleshed-out narrative. All you have to do is sit back and let the agents do the work from start to finish.

Getting Started with Narrative Agents

To begin, select the Narrative Agents module located on the Story Central page.

From here, you have two options:

  • Generate a Complete Story: Enter your story idea and let the agents build a full narrative based on your input.
  • Generate a Random Story Idea: If you don’t have a specific idea, Subtxt’s AI will suggest one for you, leveraging its deep understanding of narrative structure.

Once you choose either option, the system sends instructions to Subtxt’s servers, and the Narrative Agents start generating your story. You’ll be able to watch them work in real-time as they create each part of your story step-by-step.

Reviewing the Generated Story

After the agents have completed their work, you’ll be taken to the Complete Story screen, where you can review the generated output.

Your story will be broken down into the Four Throughlines—the Objective Story, Main Character, Influence Character, and Relationship Story. These elements are seamlessly blended together to form a synopsis at the top of the screen. Subtxt’s user-friendly interface keeps the high-level narrative at the top, while more thematic depth is placed below.

If any part of the story doesn't align with your vision, you can tweak the individual Throughlines and re-blend the story to achieve the desired results.

Narrative Agent Progress Bar

Subtxt's Narrative Agent Progress Bar is a visual guide that tracks your progress through seven essential steps of story creation. Even though the agents do all the heavy lifting, the Progress Bar ensures you know exactly where you are in the process.

Each step marks a key part of building your story, moving from initial concept to final treatment:

Step 1: Four Throughlines

  • Objective: Define the Four Throughlines of a complete story.
  • Completion Criteria:
    • Illustrate the Four Throughlines: Objective Story, Main Character, Influence Character, and Relationship Story.
    • Blend these into a synopsis of "Your Complete Story."
  • Indicator: Green checkmark once all four Throughlines are illustrated.

Step 2: Plot and Players

  • Objective: Define your core plot and characters.
  • Completion Criteria:
    • Define the Initial Story Driver, Story Goal, and Concluding Story Driver.
    • Identify key Objective Story Players, such as the Protagonist and Antagonist.
  • Indicator: Green checkmark once the plot and characters are outlined.

Step 3: Character Arcs

  • Objective: Establish the character arcs for the Main and Obstacle characters.
  • Completion Criteria:
    • Define the Beginning Problem and Solution for the Main Character.
    • Outline the corresponding methods for the Obstacle Character.
  • Indicator: Green checkmark once the character arcs are defined.

Step 4: Storyform

  • Objective: Finalize the Storyform by locking in the core argument.
  • Completion Criteria:
    • Complete the Argument section by defining the Character Premise Element and Plot Premise Element.
    • Complete pivotal elements for both the Main and Obstacle characters.
  • Indicator: Green checkmark once the Storyform is finalized.

Step 5: Storybeats

  • Objective: Illustrate all 16 Storybeats across the Four Throughlines.
  • Completion Criteria:
    • Illustrate each Throughline across four Transits, either manually or through the Narrative Agents.
  • Indicator: Green checkmark once all Storybeats are completed.

Step 6: Moments

  • Objective: Weave the Storybeats into key moments in the story’s structure.
  • Completion Criteria:
    • Combine Storybeats into the Plotting section, divided into four acts.
    • This can be done manually or with help from Subtxt’s agents.
  • Indicator: Green checkmark once all plot moments are crafted.

Step 7: Treatment

  • Objective: Finalize and download the complete story treatment.
  • Completion Criteria:
    • Once all previous steps are completed, you can download your story treatment.
  • Indicator: Green checkmark signaling the story is ready for download.

By following the Narrative Agent Progress Bar, you ensure that every aspect of your story—plot, character, theme, and structure—is developed cohesively, leaving no stone unturned.

Video Walkthroughs

Introduction to Narrative Agents

Plot & Players

With Subtxt's Narrative Agents, you can effortlessly create complex, fully realized stories while maintaining a clear view of the progress through the Narrative Agent Progress Bar.